current affairs september 2011 for bank po's

current affairs september 2011 for bank po's



Current Affairs September 2011 - 2


Which cricketer has been ruled out of ODI series against England due to fracture?
Rohit Sharma


Name the Calcutta High Court judge who resigned recently.
Justice Soumitra Sen


Which Golf League is scheduled to start on 4th September 2011?
Touche Golf League (TCL)


Name the cable TV service recently launched in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation


Which country is all set to hold Nobel Quiz in Bangalore on 10th September 2011?
Sweden (Sweden-India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2011)


Which country has approved for a 3-month extension of a state of emergency?
Trinidad and Tobago


Who has set a world record of 37.04 seconds for the men's 4*100 meter relay title?
Usain Bolt


Which automobile major is eying to regain No.1 rank in India by 2015?
Mercedes Benz


Who won the Golf European Masters title 2011?
Thomas Bjorn


Which hollywood-based Indian filmmaker died of cardiac arrest recently?
Jarmohan Mundhra


Which major bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet on 5th September 2011 in India?
Land acquisition bill


Which Global Mobile Virtual Network operator has planned to enter the Indian mobile communications space?
Lycamobile


Name the Indigo model launched by Tata Motors recently.
Indigo e-CS VX


Who has been appointed as Senior President and COO of Yes Bank?
Asit Oberoi


Who has been appointed as India region head by Nokia Siemens Networks?
Sandeep Girotra


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Current Affairs September 2011 - 4


Name the CEO of Tata Motors who quit recently.
Carl-Peter Forster


Which country has lifted ban on gays to donate blood?
UK


Who is in race to become CEO of Yahoo?
Rapper Snoop Dogg


When and where India's First Film Museum is set to be ready for inauguration?
2013 in Mumbai


Name the diesel versions of Etios launched by Toyota.
Entry-level Etios sedan and Compact car Etios Liva


Who is all set to be Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
B.C.Khanduri


Name the economy, trade and industry minister who resigned in Japan's 8-day old Government.
Yoshio Hachiro


India's finance ministry has launched its page on which social networking site?
Facebook


Which mode of exam has Delhi University is set to scarp instead adopt Common Admission Test(CAT)?
Faculty of Management Studies


Name the weather satellite ISRO is set to launch with Indo-French collaboration on 12th October 2011.
Megha Tropiques


Who won the hockey Asian Champions Trophy against Pakistan?
India


Who won the Italian Grand Prix 2011?
Sebastian Vettel


Who won the women's singles Tennis tournament US Open 2011?
Samantha Stosur


Who won the women's mixed doubles Tennis tournament US Open 2011?
Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber


Name the mobile phone from Vodafone with dedicated Facebook button on it.
Vodafone Blue
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Current Affairs September 2011


Expand ITBP. (Hint: Police)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police


Who has been appointed as chief of ITBP?
Ranjit Sinha


Which country showcased Central Asia's high-speed train (254km per hour)?
Uzbekistan


Which three Japanese electronics giant are set to merge small and medium- sized display businesses for smartphones and tablet computers?
Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi


Who was awarded with German's top honour, silver laurel leaf?
Dirk Nowitzi


What is the food inflation for the week ended August 20th 2011?
10.05%


Which Korean consumer electronics re-entered Indian notebook market after a gap of 2 and half years?
LG Electronics


Name the version of Windows Operating System that Microsoft is about to launch.
Windows 8


Which K.K.Birla company is temporarily closed due to shortage of naptha, a raw material needed to manufacture agricultural fertilizers?
Zuari Industries Limited


Mention the value of exports and imports as on July 2011.
Exports: USD 29.3 billion Imports: USD 40.4 billion


Who was conferred with IIT(Kharagpur) alumnus award for his contribution to innovation in transport infrastructure development?
B.B.Pandey, a Bihar Professor


Which Asian country is all set open up Nuclear Business with India?
Japan


Which automobile major is planning to launch SUV in India and South Africa by end of 2011?
Mahindra and Mahindra


Who has joined Sundaram-Clayton board as Additional Director?
Sudarshan Venu


Who won the FIFA International friendly football match?
Argentina
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Current Affairs September 2011 - 5


Which cricketer was conferred the Spirit of Cricket Award?
Mahinder Singh Dhoni


What has Chief Minister Narendra Modi launched to promote entrepreneurship under the guidance of N.R.Narayan Murthy?
International Centre for Enterpreneurship and Technology (iCreate)


At what percent does Industrial Growth stand as on July 2011?
3.3 per cent


Which IPO proposal was cleared by SEBI recently?
Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX)


Which award was O.P.Munjal conferred by Ludhiana Management Association (LMA) recently?
Life Time Achievement Award for 2010


Name the processor launched by AMD which has created the Guinness World Record for the Highest Frequency of a Computer Processor.
AMD FX CPU, 8.429GHz


Where is the Hockey Champions Trophy re-scheduled for 2011?
New Zealand


Who won the men's singles Tennis tournament US Open 2011?
Novak Djokovic


Which entrance examination system is all set to go online from next year in India as decided by the Central Board of Secondary Education?
All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)


Which two Indian sports personality has been conferred with the rank of honourary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by President Pratibha Patil?
Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra


At what percentage does inflation stand as on August 2011?
9.78%


Which company show-cased a computer with a processor running on a postage stamp-size cell powered by solar energy?
Intel


Which state in India has bought IPL matches and DTH service under entertainment tax?
Tamil Nadu


Which microblogging site launched a Hindi language version on the occasion of Hindi Divas?
Twitter


Which Singapore-based business unit of Capital Land opened 2 serviced residences in India, Bangalore?
The Ascott Limited, wholly-owned serviced residence
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD:NON FACULTY POSTS

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Staff Assistants/Clerks and 960 Assistant Managers @ AP State Co-operative Bank 2011

Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Limited invites online applications from qualified and eligible candidates for the recruitment of 1593 Staff Assistants/Clerks and 960 Assistant Managers vacancies in AP all District Co-operative Banks. Based

District-wise vacancies available: DCCB Adilabad: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 54 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 29 posts  DCCB Anantapur: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 56 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 37 posts  DCCB Chittoor: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 82 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 39 posts  DCCB Eluru: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 58 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 61 posts  DCCB Guntur: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 55 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 56 posts  DCCB Hyderabad:  1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 85 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 35 posts  DCCB Kadapa: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 31 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 28 posts  DCCB Kakinada: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 92 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 77 posts  DCCB Karimnagar:  1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 102 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 47 posts  DCCB Khammam: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 55 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 44 posts  DCCB Krishna:  1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 149 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 90 posts DCCB Kurnool: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 28 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 36 posts  DCCB Mahabubnagar: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 62 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 34 posts  DCCB Medak:  1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 84 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 33 posts  DCCB Nalgonda: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 63 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 41 posts  DCCB Nellore: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 52 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 29 posts  DCCB Nizamabad: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 97 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 51 posts  DCCB Prakasam: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 74 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 49 posts  DCCB Ragareddy: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 85 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 35 posts  DCCB Visakhapatnam: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 105 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 43 posts  DCCB Vizianagaram: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 33 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 26 posts  DCCB Warangal: 1. Staff Assistants/Clerks: 69 posts 2. Assistant Managers: 34 posts Educational qualification:  Clerk Posts: Any Degree from recognized university, Assistant Managers: Any degree with 60% or above marks. Selection procedure: The mode of selection is through written test and interview. The total no. of marks is 200, for written test 175 marks and 25 marks for interview to be allotted. How to apply: The eligible and qualified candidates have to apply through online from 12-09-2011 to 03-10-2011 for their belonging district only. Important dates: Opening date for online submission: 12-09-2011. Closing date for online submission: 03-10-2011. Date of written test: 30-10-2011.

Banks participating in IBPS CWE clerical cadre 2011

A. Participating Banks for CWE Recruitment 2011 for Clerks :

Allahabad Bank	Andhra Bank	Bank of Baroda
Bank of India	Bank of Maharashtra	Canara Bank
Central Bank of India	Corporation Bank	Dena Bank
Indian Bank	Indian Overseas Bank	Oriental Bank of Commerce
Punjab National Bank	Punjab & Sind Bank	Syndicate Bank
Union Bank of India	United Bank of India	UCO Bank
Vijaya Bank

IBPS CLERICAL DETAILS ABOUT ONLINE REGISTRATION,APPLICATION FEES,EXAM DATE

IMPORTANT DATES:

Start date for IBPS Clerical CWE online registration 25.08.2011

Payment of IBPS CWE Clerical Application fees: 24.08.2011 to 23.09.2011

Last date for IBPS Clerical Online Registration: 24.09.2011

Last date for Editing Application Details: 26.09.2011

IBPS Clerical CWE Call letters can be downloaded after: 11.11.2011

IBPS Clerical cadre Common Written Exam CWE EXAM DATE: 27.11.2011

IBPS exam preparation Book/Study material:

IBPS exam preparation Book/Study material:


Any bank PO exam guide can be used to prepare for the IBPS test. One book we personally recommend to all our friends and readers, is the Bank PO/MT Solved Papers For Common Written Examination 2011 published by Kiran Prakashan (English/Hindi). This book contains questions from various PO exams conducted from 2003-2011 and its solutions. You can buy this book online here. This site is trusted by thousands of people, and you can expect the book in your hands within 3-4 days after completing the order. If the book is not in stock, search for the term “Bank PO exam” in the  box provided on their website- you’ll find some good alternatives.

IBPS Exam pattern and syllabus:

IBPS Exam pattern and syllabus:


IBPS will organize a written examination comprising Objective and Descriptive papers. Objective section carries 225 marks and should be completed in 150 minutes. The 250 questions in this section will include Verbal/Numeric Reasoning, General English, questions related to Banking/Insurance/Investment sector, Computers, and typical quantitative aptitude. The Descriptive section (60 minute) will analyze the English writing caliber of the candidate, and it carries 25 marks. We will get more details the Syllabus and question pattern after the first IBPS exam.

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'The Help' hangs on to box office crown

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Surprise summer hit "The Help" retained the No. 1 spot at movie theater box offices on Sunday, beating back three newcomers and appearing headed for victory over a long U.S. holiday weekend.

Movie studio estimates showed the civil rights-era story about the racial divide between white women in Mississippi and the black women who worked for them had taken in $14.2 million over three days ending on Sunday and appeared headed toward $18 million by Monday, the U.S. Labor Day holiday.

The movie, backed by DreamWorks and released by the film division of The Walt Disney Co, topped No. 2 film, spy thriller "The Debt," which collected $9.7 million through Sunday and was poised for an $11.6 million haul by Monday, according to industry watcher Hollywood.com Box Office.

"The Debt," a newcomer to theaters from Focus Features, raked in an average of $5,300 per theater from 1,800 venues through Sunday. It is expected have sold $14 million worth of tickets in domestic -- U.S. and Canadian -- theaters by the time the holiday ends on Monday.

Taking the No. 3 spot was another new movie, space alien mystery "Apollo 18," which purports to use "found footage" of an ill-fated trip to the moon to tell its otherworldly tale. It had taken in $8.7 million, or $2,600 per venue, for the three days ending on Sunday. A Monday forecast was not available for the movie released by privately held Weinstein Co.

Close behind was the weekend's third new release, another thriller, "Shark Night (3-D)." It was seen collecting $8.6 million through Sunday and adding $1.9 million on Monday, to end at $10.5 million, according to its studio, closely held Relativity Media. For the three days ending on Sunday, its average was estimated at $3,000 per venue.

Rounding out the top five was holdover sci-fi flick "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," from 20th Century Fox, with $7.8 million in its fifth week in theaters. Like "the Help," its strong performance -- $160 million overall and still climbing -- has surprised box office watchers.

"The Help," in its fourth week, is expected to see its total domestic ticket sales reach $122 million by the time the long holiday weekend ends in the United States on Monday.

Focus Features is the specialty movie division of Universal Pictures, which is controlled by Comcast Corp

A-listers not spared in pandemic film "Contagion"

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Not even the A-listers are spared in "Contagion", a star-studded movie directed by Steven Soderbergh that recreates the outbreak of a global pandemic.

Audiences used to seeing the most famous faces last longest will be in for a surprise when they watch the slick, globe-trotting picture which is in competition at the Venice film festival.

The ensemble cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard and Jennifer Ehle, most of whom were in Venice for the world premiere on Saturday.

Soderbergh, an Oscar winner for "Traffic" and best known for his "Ocean's" crime capers, said the complex nature of the film made Hollywood heavyweights particularly important.

"It's very helpful to have movie stars playing as many of these roles as you can, because you're throwing so many characters and so much information at the audience it's very helpful for them to get a sort of reference point," he told reporters in Venice.

"There's a reason that movie stars have existed since the beginning of cinema," he added after Contagion was warmly applauded at a press screening ahead of the red carpet premiere.

"It's good for audiences -- they like to have people they can identify with."

Contagion opens with a couple played by Paltrow and Damon who find themselves at the centre of a global emergency that goes on to claim millions of lives.

Cotillard and Fishburne play health officials trying to get to the bottom of the disease in a race against time, while Law portrays a journalist and blogger who challenges the official line.

SARS AN INSPIRATION

At one point, one scientist irked by his questioning turns to him and says: "Blogging is not writing. It's graffiti with punctuation."

Soderbergh weaves the bigger themes of fear, panic and globalisation together with individual tales of sacrifice and selfishness, hopping from Hong Kong to London to the United States as he does.

Paltrow was asked when she would allow her pre-teen children to watch Contagion, which features death, violence and a scene where a dead character's scalp is peeled back during an autopsy.

"My kids can't even watch (children's comedy) 'Babe', so I don't know, probably not for a while."

She added that she did not see the death of central characters as any kind of judgment on the lives they led in the movie.

"I think that if death by virus was a punishment for extra-marital affairs there may be only about three dudes left in this room right now," she joked at a packed press conference. "Maybe less because we're in Italy."

Script writer Scott Burns said the story was partly based on the real-life outbreak of SARS in China in 2003.

Soderbergh, who said he would shortly be taking a break from film making, added: "All of the science in the film had to be accurate, all of the scenes in which the virus was discussed or shown visually had to be absolutely realistic or plausible.

"Otherwise we felt we weren't advancing our ideas very well or contributing to this genre very well.

Porsche 911 GT3 R targeted race car enthusiasts who want better driveability

Porsche 911 GT3 R targeted race car enthusiasts who want better driveability

Amongst racing customers all over the world, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is extremely popular for its forgiving handling and basic speed. And it is exactly in this direction that the improvements for the 2012 model year have been targeted. The engine output has increased by 20 hp to now deliver 500 hp (368 kW). Paddle-shifts on the steering wheel ensure gear changes are even quicker and simpler, making it easier for pilots to concentrate on braking. Moreover, the transmission electronics, featuring an automatic throttle blip control, make it almost impossible to miss a gear and over-rev the engine. A softer anti-roll bar on the front axle reduces understeer.

The power increase of the four-litre, six-cylinder flat engine in the rear was achieved through optimisation of the intake system. The gearing of the sequential six-speed dog-type gearbox was adapted to the higher maximum output. In order to bring the power to the tarmac safely and to assist race drivers, the 911 GT3 R has featured a sophisticated ex-works traction control since the 2010 model year. An efficient race-ABS assists braking.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 R will be delivered to teams around the world from November 2011. The vehicle costs 304,500 Euro plus the value added tax of respective countries. The Porsche 911 GT3 R from the 2010 and 2011 model years can be upgraded to the 2012-spec. An upgrade kit is available from Porsche Motorsport for 43,100 Euro.

The 911 GT3 R represents the mid-range of Porsche’s customer racing vehicles. The 911 GT3 Cup, as the top-selling race car in the world, serves as the basis. Ranking above the 911 GT3 R is the 911 GT3 RSR, built for GT2 racing, which competes in series like the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series and at the Le Mans 24 hour race.

Mercedes Benz introduces the SLK model in India

Mercedes Benz introduces the SLK model in India

Mercedes Benz introduces the SLK model in India

Mercedes Benz introduces the SLK model in India

Renault to launch its crossover Koleos on September 8

In another four days, the French auto major Renault India is launching its second major product Koleos crossover in India. Renault India will be launching the Koleos assembled at the Chennai plant, in the Indian market.

Renault will unveil the crossover at Taj Palace in New Delhi on September 8 and will also reveal the price of the car. Koleos will be pit against the rival products from Mitsubishi, Toyota and Chevrolet and Tata Motors and it will be Renault’s first product in this segment after parting ways with the utility major Mahindra & Mahindra. It has been speculated that Renault will opt for the 2.0 litre DCi diesel engine for the Koleos crossover. The reports state that the 4-cylinder engine puts out 110 PS of maximum power and a meaty 320 torques. It was mentioned that the new model gets a wider front grille with a bit of chrome thrown in for a more upmarket feel. The headlights and tail lights have also been redesigned. The front and rear bumpers are also new with new mirrors with integrated turn-indicators.

According to media reports, the 5-Seater Koleos crossover from Renault could be priced around 20 lakh rupees thus competing directly with SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner which has been the leader in this segment. Apart from this, the Koleos will be pitted against the Chevrolet Captiva and the Mitsubishi Outlander. Some features like hands-free entry and ignition, electronic parking brake, automatic headlights and wipers and Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control systems on the 4×4 version are expected in the product.

The company with its alliance partner Nissan manufactures vehicles at its Chennai Oragadam facility. Despite the slow start, the things have been moving pretty well for the automobile alliance of Renault-Nissan. It has been reported that the alliance plant in Oragadam has crossed a milestone achievement of rolling out one lakh units. The French automaker already has the Renault Fluence in its product portfolio for India. With the addition of two new products to its line-up including the Koleos, Renault India will be hoping to establish its foothold in the Indian market.

Interesting Facts about Lionel Messi

Star footballer Lionel Andrés Messi is touring Indiawith his national team Argentina for a FIFA friendly match against Venezuela (on Friday), the first such match being held in India.

This is expected to give Indian football a much-need thrust.

Lionel Messi is arguably the best footballer in the world at the moment. He's won every trophy on offer at the club level. and is adored by millions of fans worldwide for the magic he creates on the field. He is often compared to football legends like Pele and Maradona and it won't be a surprise if he overtakes them soon in terms of "greatness", as he is just 24 right now.

As India, especially Kolkata, prepares to be bowled over by Leo Messi, we tell you 10 interesting facts about his life:

1. His family is of middle-class Italian origin. While his father Jorge was a factory worker, his mother Celia was a part-time cleaner.

2. He was detected with a growth hormone deficiency at the age of 11. His parents could not affordhis treatment, which was $900 a month.

3. Messi shares his birthplace with the Argentinian revolutionary Che Guevera. Both were born in Rosario, Argentina.

4. Barcelona officials were quick to spot his footballing skills. They offered to pay for Messi's medical bills and the family shifted to Spain.

5. Messi's first contract with Barcelona was detailed out on a paper napkin! FC Barcelona sporting director Carles Rexach was so impressed with Messi's skills that he wanted to make a contract immediately and there was no paper available at that time.

6. He was offered a place in the national team by Spain which he did not accept. He wanted to wear blue-and-white Argentinian jersey, a chance he first got in 2004.

7. Messi holds two passports - Argentina's and Spain's. He became a Spanish citizen in September 2005.

8. Messi inherited the No. 10 Barca jersey from another great footballer Ronaldinho in the summer of 2008.

9. Messi supports a number of charities through his Leo Messi Foundation. He also works for people suffering from Fragile X Syndrome (a disease related to autism). He is also a a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.

10. He is featured on the front covers of the video games Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 and is also involved in promotional campaigns for the games. (MensXP.com)

Al Pacino honoured in Venice, presents new film

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Hollywood veteran Al Pacino is honoured by the Venice film festival on Sunday with a special prize and the presentation of his latest directorial project "Wilde Salome".

Even at such a star-studded festival, where the likes of George Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna have walked the red carpet this year, Pacino drew large crowds of screaming fans and autograph hunters to the Lido island.

He receives the Jaeger Lecoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award at a gala awards ceremony.

Wilde Salome is part documentary about the staging of Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde's play "Salome" starring rising star Jessica Chastain, part an exploration of the author and part film version of Salome itself.

Pacino, one of the giants of cinema with eight Oscar nominations including one win to his name, admitted to being a little confused about what type of picture he had made.

"I guess what I tried to do is ... create a story," Pacino told reporters in Venice after the film was shown to the press.

"But I don't know what it is. I like to say it's a documentary because it's not a film, but then it's not a documentary either, so I'm confused too."

The 71-year-old said that making movies for himself, some of which remain hidden away never to be shown, made him fall in love with cinema years ago and become a better actor.

"As soon as I started making my own films, I actually became easier on directors," he explained.

"Because I was very difficult at first. I really didn't know the medium, I didn't know what the needs of a director were. Once I started, the magic of movies came into my life."

The star of films including "The Godfather" and "Scent of a Woman" added that, unlike Orson Welles, he did not abandon the theatre once he discovered movies, but continued with both disciplines.

Pacino said Wilde, who was hounded for his homosexuality at the end of the 19th century, was a fascinating subject.

"We do know that he was ... a very liberal thinker and more than that he was a visionary in terms of his feeling for people and how he wanted society to be more humane and that he was really on dangerous ground at that time.

"Part of his sexuality was what they used against him to put him away. They wanted to silence him."

Asked what the future held, Pacino replied:

"I have movies that are still coming at me and I always say that I'm going to be selective. I always say that, but I never am.

"I'm saying again -- 'I'm going to do it only when I feel it's the thing to do for me.' I hope I follow that philosophy. That's my future. It's blank.